#2 pick Thread

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Yeah, I'm hoping.

    Option A: Bradley Beal -- He exudes high basketball IQ and intangibles. In a few years he could be that James Harden level SG. Ray Allen-like shooting mechanics. Though, his 3PT% didn't reflect that while at Florida.

    Option B: MKG -- Described as having that "it" factor and plays with a killer instinct. A player who would thrive in an uptempo system and would instantly be your best perimeter defender.

    Option C: Andre Drummond -- True center size, 3-4 years away. Very raw. Oh yeah, he's really raw.
     
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    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    I like Beal a lot. But, there's no way a team isn't taking MKG #2.
     
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    NBADraft.net has Beal going #7 to GSW.

    Just sayin'.
     
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    if a player falls to us at six it will be drummond or T-robb. I am not on the beal band wagon and will be insanely pissed if we trade the 6 and 11 for the two.
    My mind might change after workouts but right now id take him at six (because id take bpa at six) but wouldn't move much to trade down for him.

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    My feelings exactly.
     
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    Yep.

    At two, none of the two through eight blow my skirt up. For all the hype about how strong this draft is supposed to be, I just dont see it. I keep reading how flawed all these guys are. Oh, and when thetop tow or three guy is labaled as a "project", tell me again this bs fairy tale that this is a strong draft...

    fk it stay with 6 and 11, draft for the BPA, and realize none of these guys are ready to start for a good team, moreless the Blazers.
     
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    Robinson.

    Beal has done nothing to warrant being a top 5 pick, let alone number 2. Especially considering how small he is said to be and how poor his 3pt shooting numbers are. I have a feeling he will be exposed as just another undersized 2 guard when he starts working out against the likes of Lamb, Ross, etc.
     
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    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I remember at one point NBADraft.net had pavel podkolzin as #3 overall in their mock draft as well.
     
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    I think a lot will depend on how he measures out. Maybe you could play him at the five the same way Atlanta plays (6'8.75") Al Horford.
     
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    I don't get it either.

    I'm open to being wrong about him, but as of right now he just doesn't excite me. If you're going to be undersized you better have elite athleticism (like Eric Gordon). Beal isn't at that level.

    [video=youtube;19sRqsD3DYk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19sRqsD3DYk[/video]

    There was no doubt about Gordon's abilities and athleticism.
     
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    The #2 IMO in this draft is not worth the 6 and 11, unless thru workouts someone really dominates and stand out, otherwise fuk no
     
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    I think there is a bit of a drop off between MKG and some of the players likely to be there at #6 (Lillard, Barnes, etc.)

    PG: Dragic*
    SG: Batum
    SF: MKG
    PF: Aldridge

    C: Freeland*

    This is a core I can get excited about -- depending on the new coach of course.
     
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    I wish / hope the Blazers decide they want two players and go after them with everything they got to get 'em. If they decide they want Drummond and Beal they need to do everything in their power to make it happen. I see Beal going 3-5 and Drummond going 4-7, so I don't find it impossible for the Blazers to use their picks, players (like E. Williams, Babbit, and even Matthews if we get Beal) and Allen's deep pockets (cash considerations) to get what they want.

    PG - Dragic/Lowry
    SG - Beal
    SF - Batum
    PF - Aldridge
    C - Drummond
     
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    How do you pass on TRob?
     
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    Neither Batum nor MKG are good are creating offense unless in the open floor.. That lineup would stall so badly in the half court.
     
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    The way the NBA is these days, almost any PF can play center for very extended periods of time. Especially a physically strong, great rebounder like Robinson. The Horford comparison is a good one.
     
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    I think he's closer to Josh Smith than Horford. Nic/TRob/LA is a sick front line on both ends.
     
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    Physically, hes very much like Josh Smith, who has no trouble at PF. Horford is probably about 260 lbs.
     
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    I don't have a problem with trading up to the #2, mainly to take Kidd-Gilchrist. There might be a few other players worth taking that could fall to the Blazers at #6, but in terms of risk/reward - what are the Blazers risking in giving up the #11 pick, if the #2 pick is going to be substantially better than the #6?

    I have to admit, my reasoning is somewhat colored by my pessimism toward the Blazers and their ability to properly evaluate talent (too many blown high draft picks in the last 8-10 years). For that reason, I'd rather take the surer bet on one player - the #2 pick - than roll the dice twice on two lesser guaranteed talents (especially the #11...).

    I'm not necessarily disagreeing with keeping the #6 and #11 picks - especially if the Blazers have better-than-ever intelligence that they've got two really good prospects who are both realistically obtainable at both those spots.

    At #2, you don't have to worry about whether or not you're getting the player you want. You'll get him (so long as it's not Davis, and New Orleans ain't giving that guy up).
     

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